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2012 NCAA Tournament Picks: Final Four

No. 1S Kentucky vs. No. 1W Michigan State
I have three ones and a two here. Sorry for picking all chalk, but as I mentioned, all of the sleeper teams I liked (Memphis, St. Louis, Wichita State) were seeded poorly. I'd have no problem picking any of them to advance to the Final Four if they were in the East bracket. Running into Kentucky and Michigan State early is unfortunate, however.

I love Tom Izzo and dislike John Calipari, so I'm tempted to pick Michigan State. But Kentucky is just too damn good. I think this is the best college basketball team we've seen in quite a while. Anthony Davis is amazing, so I believe he'll have a Carmelo Anthony-esque tournament run, winning a championship as a mere freshman.

2012 NCAA Tournament Pick: No. 1S Kentucky

No. 2E Ohio State vs. No. 1MW North Carolina
I have North Carolina ahead of Ohio State despite the fact that the Buckeyes have the No. 1 defense in the country. Three key differences: First, the Tar Heels have been much better on the road (I know Ohio State won at Michigan State, but the Spartans suffered an injury in that game). Second, North Carolina has finished on a much better note than the Buckeyes, who have dropped three of their previous eight. And third, Roy Williams is a better NCAA Tournament coach than Thad Matta in terms of overachieving/not underachieving.

2012 NCAA Tournament Pick: No. 1MW North Carolina

2012 NCAA Tournament: Championship

No. 1S Kentucky vs. No. 1MW North Carolina
Let's hope that this matchup is as good as the first one. Like the first one, I'm picking Kentucky to win. The Wildcats are a slightly better team, and I just don't think that Anthony Davis will be denied. Kentucky is better offensively and defensively, owns a superior point differential, and has a more impressive road record.

John Calipari will finally win the NCAA Tournament, and he'll be able to cherish the championship forever - at least until the NCAA strips it away from him for committing some sort of violation.

2012 NCAA Tournament Pick: No. 1S Kentucky

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Ian 03-12-2012 08:07 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.142 (total posts: 1)

Didn't Ku knock off North Carolina in the 08 Championship run?

Dan 03-12-2012 04:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.54 (total posts: 1)

Even though FSU won against injured Duke and UNC, they beat Duke in Cameron and UNC by 32. Just saying.

msmear 03-12-2012 04:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.167 (total posts: 1)

There's a difference between Ohio State University, Michigan's rival, and Ohio University. A bobcat doesn't closely resemble a buckeye.

Critical thinker 03-12-2012 01:31 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.126 (total posts: 3)

BYU shouldn't be there and Drexel should. It's not Drexel's fault they don't have the name to get some bigger games. BYU is garbage though.

B!tching 03-12-2012 01:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.216 (total posts: 1)

CSU is in because their RPI was in the top 30 and the had a top 10 strength of schedule.

Drexel was 61st in RPI and had a SOS outside the top 200. Winning a bunch of games in a joke conference while playing sh!t-all OOC doesn't make you a tournament team.

If you want to whine about someone getting in over mediocre Drexel then at least whine about a team like BYU or Iona who you could actually make a case against.

Shaun 03-12-2012 01:21 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.217 (total posts: 1)

Walt-
No Norfolk State homer here, just a NSU alum....its a city in the tidewater area of VA and a HBCU. And they are maybe the 3rd or 4th worst team in the tourney- they beat LIU earlier this season. Please do more research before you rag on the small schools. No one expects them to make a run, but just getting in the dance is reward enough.
P.S.- def agree on the Drexel front, they wouldve been a tough out for a number of teams

Critical thinker 03-12-2012 11:34 am xxx.xxx.xxx.126 (total posts: 3)

I guess to be considered an expert at the tourny you pick 3 number 1's every year and maybe put a 2 or 3 in to show an upset... Every year the "Experts" pick the same way.

Just goes to show you anything can happen and if you aren't a big school name you are given no credit.

Final Four 03-12-2012 11:31 am xxx.xxx.xxx.126 (total posts: 3)

Kentucky, Flordia State, Kansas & Missouri.

Kentucky Beats Flordia State in the championship.

Don't buy into the hype of the number 1's this year. The only number 1 that doesn't look flawed is Kentucky.
Also, how did Michigan State get a number 1? They might not even make it past New Mexico, but will get shellacked by Missouri if they do.

Marc 03-12-2012 11:23 am xxx.xxx.xxx.109 (total posts: 1)

@Enrique: A couple years ago there were 4 #1s in the Final Four. Anything can happen, but yes, usually there are 2 #1s and 2 others, however, no #1s made it last year.

Chris 03-12-2012 10:36 am xxx.xxx.xxx23.3 (total posts: 1)

Louisville over Mich St.

Lee 03-12-2012 10:34 am xxx.xxx.xxx.243 (total posts: 1)

I could see Mich St. knocking off kentucky. KU plays undisciplined at times and Mich St. doesn't wow you but are very consistent.

Enrique 03-12-2012 08:48 am xxx.xxx.xxx.108 (total posts: 1)

Very original Final Four. Three #1's and a #2. This practically never happens anymore. Guaranteed a mid major will crash the party.

John 03-12-2012 08:37 am xxx.xxx.xxx2.19 (total posts: 1)

what about the other times Florida State beat North Carolina and Duke this season?

Vince 03-12-2012 04:49 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.99 (total posts: 1)

Would you like to let us know WHY Syracuse is "overrated" and the "weakest of the one seeds?" I think they're excellent, and have incredible defense. Defense wins
championships.

Also, having the best bench scorer in the nation helps.

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